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Endless Scrolling : The Role of Self-Regulation and Psychological Factors in TikTok Usage and the Impact on Mental Health
Osterhaus, Paula (2025) Endless Scrolling : The Role of Self-Regulation and Psychological Factors in TikTok Usage and the Impact on Mental Health.
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| Abstract: | Aim: TikTok has become a popular social media platform, offering an engaging experience due to its design. This challenges users’ self-regulation and raises concerns about the impact on mental health. This study aims to examine the relationship between TikTok usage, mental health, and self-regulation, including the moderating roles of motivation to regulate TikTok usage and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in these relationships. Method: A quantitative research method was employed using an online survey (N = 164), including TikTok users aged 18 to 31 years. Participants' TikTok usage and level of self-regulation, anxiety, stress, depression, motivation to regulate TikTok usage, and FoMO were measured. Data were analyzed by performing bootstrapped linear regression and moderation analysis, and non-parametric correlation. Results: The findings revealed a significant association between TikTok usage and mental health, while no significant relationship between self-regulation and TikTok usage was found. Motivation and FoMO did not significantly moderate these relationships. Conclusion: While the relationship between self-regulation and TikTok usage was not confirmed, the findings might suggest a lack of motivation to regulate TikTok usage. Given the negative impact of TikTok on mental health, this study highlights the importance of raising awareness among users and offers several practical implications. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 05 communication studies |
| Programme: | Computer Science BSc (56964) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106991 |
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